Finding the Third Proportional to 437,402 and 957,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,402 and 957,100 is: 2,094,275.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,402 : 957,100 = 957,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,402/957,100 = 957,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,402x = 957,100 × 957,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,402x = 916,040,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,040,410,000/437,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,275.77
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